Good morning, Newport News.

A Newport News woman is giving away prom dresses and suits to students to ensure everyone has an outfit for prom—she will host the event on April 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kiln Creek Rec Center.

A former Sentara employee filed a lawsuit alleging unpaid overtime wages and meal break violations after working as a respiratory therapist and administrative associate at three local hospitals from October 2021 until February 2025.

The suit claims that mandatory thirty minute meal breaks and a rounding policy that limits clock in and out times have reduced pay for patient care workers—claims that led her legal team to request a jury trial.

Battleship Wisconsin, one of the largest battleships in U.S. history, will turn 81 on April 16 while Nauticus hosts a celebration on April 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community members can tour the ship and preview a new NCIS room—an event that highlights its storied past and future plans.

The SS United States built in Newport News is being cleaned of fuel and chemicals before it will be sunk as the world's largest artificial reef off Florida's Gulf Coast.

County officials and dive businesses plan to sink the nearly 1,000-foot ship by the end of this year—hoping to boost tourism and create a new dive site near Panama City Beach.

Newport News uses BuildingBlocks software to inspect unregistered rental properties—an effort that started in 2016 to help inspectors check that houses meet code.

City officials say the program has uncovered hundreds of substandard homes in the southeastern part of the city, protecting tenant safety.

Ben Rosenblum Trio at Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival

8 PM – 2 AM — Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center — Check local listings — Celebrate the First Lady of Song with a jazz performance by Ben Rosenblum Trio.

Bobby Blackhat Band Concert

6-11 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying unpredictability of a Bobby Blackhat show with award-winning talent.

Troy Breslow Live Performance

5-11 p.m. — 1700 Brewing — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of country tunes with acclaimed singer-songwriter Troy Breslow.

Homebuyers Seminar

5-7 p.m. — Goodrich & Watson Insurers, Inc. — Free entry — Unlock the secret to buying in today’s current market.

Salsa's Latin Dance Party

11 p.m. - 2 a.m. — Salsa's Mexican Grill — No cover — Enjoy vibrant Latin beats while you dance the night away with friends.

Do The '80s Pub Crawl

4:30-9:00 p.m. — Brickhouse Tavern — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Relive the '80s with contests, prizes, and a night of neon nostalgia.

The Music of Star Wars

8 PM – 10 PM — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music of Star Wars performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Driver Improvement Course

9 AM - 5 PM — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News (Oyster Point) — Cost info not provided — Enhance driving skills and knowledge at this local improvement course.

Mahler Symphony No. 9

7:30-9 p.m. — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sublime and lush sounds of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony under the direction of Eric Jacobsen.